"When you hold an infant, hold him not just with your body, but with your mind and heart."

Below is a collection of some of the quotes that have most resonated with students and parents over the years. Her friends, students, and colleagues often referred to them as "Magda's pearls of wisdom." Together, they sum up some of the key teachings and basic concepts of Magda Gerber's philosophy. Do you have any to add?

"When you hold an infant, hold him not just with your body, but with your mind and heart."

"Observe more, do less. Do less, enjoy more."

"All children accomplish milestones in their own way, in their own time." "Let the child be the scriptwriter, the director and the actor in his own play."